Entries from May 2008

UPDATED: Mill Creek loses to Walton

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 14. 2008
BY KRISTI REED After forcing a third game in the playoff series with Walton, Mill Creek head coach Doug Jones said he felt good that his team was able to split Wednesday night’s doubleheader. After losing the first game 5-2, the Hawks fought back in game two to take a 7-5 victory and keep their playoff hopes alive. Game three, originally ... [Full Story »] 

Three charged after bust of Poca home

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, May 14. 2008
Three people were arrested on drug charges during the search of a residence at 317 Haggard Drive in the Poca Community. They were: •Amanda Morgan Buice, 34, 317 Haggard Drive, Danielsville, possession, manufacture, distribution, etc. VGCS of methamphetamine and possession of tools for the commission of crime. •James Steven Buice, 35, 62 ... [Full Story »] 

'The House Concept'

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, May 14. 2008
Officials aim for small school feel in big new MCMS Principal Matt Boggs joked with the county school board Tuesday, saying that he might need to get some sort of scooter to motor his way around the large new Madison County Middle School set to open off Hwy. 172 at Madico Park in the fall. Boggs may have some lengthy walks in the big new ... [Full Story »] 

OPINIONS: To enter the world of reading

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, May 14. 2008
Some want the easy paperback in one hand. They recline on a sofa with the light-weight novel of romance or murder — or some mixture of the two — transporting them from dull den to detective’s eyes. Some want only the classics, feeling as though they must sponge up each line of the Western Canon. They gaze only upon what has stood the test ... [Full Story »] 

BOC members tested for drugs; employees to face regular testing

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, May 14. 2008
Madison County commissioners agreed to accept the cup and head to the stall, intending to show that they are willing to be randomly tested for drugs, just like they expect of county employees. “Maybe they can look at my shoulder while I’m there,” joked Chairman Wesley Nash of his visit to Regional First Care, which conducts drug tests for ... [Full Story »] 

County to audit shelter; Andrews says shelter board unresponsive to offers of help

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, May 14. 2008
Madison County commissioners agreed Monday to conduct an audit of the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter. And the board heard from Danny Andrews, who said the shelter board has ignored offers of help in recent months. “This is something that’s in their contract that hasn’t been done,” said Commissioner Mike Youngblood, who called for the ... [Full Story »] 

OPINIONS: All that’s left unsaid, for now

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, May 14. 2008
By Margie Richards Sunday was Mother’s Day and, like most Mother’s Days, my thoughts turned to my own mother. She’s been gone a long time now – almost 28 years – and sometimes it frightens me to think of all the things I may have forgotten about her. I use to spend a lot of time just trying to remember the details of her voice, her ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS expansion could top $5.8 million

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, May 14. 2008
Proposal includes moving programs out of Gordon Street Center After months of controversy about the condition and status of Jackson County Comprehensive High School, school leaders have a price tag for updating the facility: $5.8 million. That price includes moving programs out of the Gordon Street Center and having all of the school’s ... [Full Story »] 

13-year-old charged with ‘gang activity’

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, May 14. 2008
A 13-YEAR-OLD was charged by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office last week in connection with threats being written on a wall in the bathroom at Kings Bridge Middle School. The teen was charged with gang activity, disruption of public school and damage to property.

Water authority settles with engineer

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, May 14. 2008
Armentrout gets $235,000 The Jackson County Water and Sewerage authority reached a $235,000 settlement with a former engineer. The authority, following a closed session last Thursday night, voted to sign the agreement stemming from its dismissal in 2002 of the engineering firm Armentrout, Roebuck Matheney Consulting. None of the current members ... [Full Story »] 
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